Immeasurable Love: Strength Of Multitudes

Bob is the youngest of six children. He is the favorite son, the favorite brother, favorite uncle, best friend, and center of my world.

Yet, somehow, all that love didn't make him "spoiled" -- it made him capable to love and give and be the generous person who can rally the multitudes in love and thought and prayers of healing.

The "ifs" are bigger. The abyss is deeper and darker, but the hands reaching out to catch him are plentiful.

Two days ago we were told he would not be going home again. Today, we were told, he may go home this weekend because he's become so stable.

Two nights ago, his heart rate was 160. Nothing was bringing it down. Then, I posted to my blog and hundreds, thousands of you started to pray and send Bob your positive thoughts and love. By the wee hours of the morning, his heart rate was in the high 90s to low 100s.

All I'm saying is that this boy is not ready to go. Not yet. And we're not ready to let go.

Comments

[angelynn]

That's amazing, and well deserved. I hope the weekend continues to bring good news. Thinking of you all, even though we've never met. xo

[MisterMike]

I love you guys. Keep up the fight. Alicia and I will make sure that we keep our prayers and support (spiritual and moral) coming, just as I am sure everyone who reads this regularly will too. I had Alicia ask her side of the family for prayers as well so you're getting them from extended, extended family!!

[twitter.com/penbleth]

Leah, I am so pleased to hear this news. Bob and you and your family are in my thoughts every day and in my prayers. Your story shows how much love and support, even in the intangible form, can be help.

Continued love and blessings to you all.

Lynn xo

[Kelley]

The power of love.

This post made me cry. With happiness.

Home in time for the Easter Bunny?

[@SarahInMI]

I could not wake up to better news this morning. Awesome. Holding y'all in my thoughts always. Love.

[Jenny]

WOO-HOO!!! You don't know me, but I've been checking on you and Bob every few hours this week. When I woke up this morning and saw this post, my first thought was, "WOO-HOO!" Great news!!!

[Molly]

Thrilled. Just thrilled for you.

[Kelly]

love! love! love!

[@Erinmack/Irregardlessly]

YES!!!!! Go Bob! Go you for being so strong for Bob, the kids, and yourself!

[Stimey]

Raising my finger in solidarity. Happy to read this.

[O'Neal]

Fingers up, heart rate down...kinda sounds like lyrics from a cancer rap song, lmao! This is awesome news and I hope and pray he continues to do better each and every second till he makes it home! If anyone can shock & surprise the Dr's, it's him with his posse of prayer warriors behind him! Love ya'll! XOXOXOXOXOXO

[Janet Isserlis]

yes.

yes, yes, yes, yes yes

all my love

[Charlotte Dixon]

Oh such good news! Like Jenny, I've been following your story and checking on you and sending prayers and love. Sending more!

[KimPlasters]

Now THAT'S what I like to hear!

[MoodySunflower]

Awesome. Just fucking awesome. <3

[Melanie]

The power of prayer and positive thoughts cannot be underestimated. That's fantastic news!

[Debra]

Who says we don't have miracles today! How appropriate of Bob to rejoin us on Easter! WOO HOO! Won't stop praying till we get the full Monty of healing!Debra

[karen polinsky]

The love is pouring out of my heart, man!XOXO, K.

[Megan Hook]

I'm sobbing. GO BOB!!! Love you Leah!

#fuckcancer

[Overflowing Brain (Katie)]

What a wonderful, wonderful bit of news. Much love to all of you. And continued prayers for more days like these.

[MsDarkstar]

People scoff when told that prayer/positive thinking can make a difference. I'm happy that Bob is rallying!

Good thoughts for Bob, you and your family!

[Mr. Lady]

And we'll keep on keeping on. mIm TOTALLY.

[Nancy]

This made my heart sing with JOY. You have not only our prayers in Tennessee, but from my quilting group that is scattered all over the US, Canada, England & Australia. Hang on tight. Hugs & live & prayers.

[TSM 30somethingandcrazy]

It's always such an amazing out of body experience when you're going through something YOU feel is the end of your world, and then...you come here and read this. And suddenly you wonder if you really should end your marriage. If you really should care so much what other people think. Your troubles? Not so big anymore.

Big fat tears roll down my face as I pray fervently for a miracle. Because it can happen, and I believe it with all my heart.

[Muskrat]

I love it. Hope he gets to try out that new chair Easter weekend.